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Patent attorneys with a deep understanding of technology will personally guide you through intellectual property strategies to protect your technology, design, and brand—from AI, software, and IoT to manufacturing. “Can this feature be patented?” “I’m worried we might be infringing on another company’s rights.” “What should we file before expanding overseas?” “I’d like a professional to review a draft specification written by a generative AI”—please feel free to bring any such questions you have from the development front lines directly to our booth.This article summarizes the exhibition overview, the five themes we’ll cover at the booth, the materials you can take home, how to visit or schedule a meeting, and important IP considerations that everyone involved in the exhibition should be aware of. Key Points of This Article - The event will be held for four days from Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to Friday, October 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The venue is Makuhari Messe, and the EVORIX booth is located in **Hall 5, “5H431”** (General Exhibition Area). - At our booth, we will present five themes: “Securing Rights for Cutting-Edge Technologies,” “Comprehensive Protection of Technology, Design, and Brands,” “Risk Management for Commercialization and Co-creation,” “Application Strategies for Overseas Expansion,” and “AI Drafting × Patent Attorney Review.” - We will be distributing six types of materials free of charge, including the “Japan Patent Application Guidebook 2026,” the “Foreign Trademark Application Guidebook 2026,” and a collection of 20 real-world examples of registered patents held by tech companies. - Admission is free, but all attendees must register. We are **also** accepting **reservations for meetings** at the Makuhari venue or online during the event. - Disclosing technology at a trade show is an act that can cause a patent or design to lose its “novelty.” Filing an application before exhibiting, clearing third-party rights, and implementing anti-counterfeiting measures are three essential checks common to all exhibitors. Table of Contents 1. [CEATEC 2026 Exhibition Overview | Dates, Venue, Booth No. 5H431](https://www.evorix.jp/en/blog/ceatec-2026-exhibition#sec1) 2. [Five Themes to Be Featured at the EVORIX Booth at CEATEC 2026](https://www.evorix.jp/en/blog/ceatec-2026-exhibition#sec2) 3. [6 Types of Materials You Can Take Home from the CEATEC 2026 Booth](https://www.evorix.jp/en/blog/ceatec-2026-exhibition#sec3) 4. [If You Fit Any of These Descriptions, Please Be Sure to Stop by at CEATEC 2026](https://www.evorix.jp/en/blog/ceatec-2026-exhibition#sec4) 5. [About CEATEC 2026 | Theme: “Transformation” and Event Scale](https://www.evorix.jp/en/blog/ceatec-2026-exhibition#sec5) 6. [CEATEC 2026 Visitor Registration, Directions, and Meeting Reservations](https://www.evorix.jp/en/blog/ceatec-2026-exhibition#sec6) 7. [IP Checklist for CEATEC Exhibitors and Attendees | 3 Key Points: Novelty, Clearance, and Countermeasures Against Imitation](https://www.evorix.jp/en/blog/ceatec-2026-exhibition#sec7) 8. [CEATEC 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](https://www.evorix.jp/en/blog/ceatec-2026-exhibition#faq) 9. [Summary](https://www.evorix.jp/en/blog/ceatec-2026-exhibition#summary) 10. [Sources and References](https://www.evorix.jp/en/blog/ceatec-2026-exhibition#sources) ## 1. CEATEC 2026 Exhibition Overview | Dates, Venue, Booth Number 5H431 First, here is the basic information about our exhibition. The venue, Makuhari Messe, is a 5-minute walk from Kaihin-Makuhari Station on the JR Keiyo Line. The EVORIX booth is located in Hall 5 of the General Exhibition Area. | Topic | Content | | --- | --- | | Exhibition Name | CEATEC 2026 | | Dates | October 13 (Tue) – 16 (Fri), 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | | Venue | Makuhari Messe (2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture) | | Exhibitor Name | EVORIX Co., Ltd. (EVORIX Intellectual Property Office) | | Exhibition Area | General Exhibits | | Hall/Booth Number | **Hall 5, 5H431** | | Admission | Free (All visitors must register for admission; advance registration is required) | | Exhibitor Page | [CEATEC Official Website: EVORIX Co., Ltd. Exhibitor Details](https://www.ceatec.com/nj/exhibitor_detail_ja?id=305) | Booth Concept “Turn Your Technology into a Business Strength.” We’ll introduce intellectual property strategies that protect your technology, design, and brand—from AI, software, and IoT to manufacturing. By combining patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and know-how, we support commercialization, co-creation, and global expansion. Consult our patent attorneys about questions common in development, such as “Can this be patented?” or “Are we clear on other companies’ rights?” We’ll also showcase our AI-draft review service. ## 2. Five Themes to Be Featured at the EVORIX Booth at CEATEC 2026 EVORIX is an intellectual property firm that provides one-stop support for IP strategies through patent attorneys who understand both technology and business—serving clients ranging from startups to small and medium-sized enterprises and manufacturers. At our booth at CEATEC 2026, we will be available for consultations centered on the following five themes: ### ① Securing Rights for Cutting-Edge Technologies | AI, Generative AI, Software, SaaS, IoT We help you organize inventions in areas such as AI, generative AI, software, SaaS, and IoT, and support patent applications with a business-oriented perspective.We specialize in addressing issues unique to tech companies, such as “Which layer should be protected—training data, models, prompts, or outputs?” and “Can UI animations be protected under design patents?” For more details, please visit [our Patent Filing Services page and](https://www.evorix.jp/en/patent-service) [the IT & Software IP Portal](https://www.evorix.jp/en/it-ip-portal). We have [also published a related article: “Patent Filing Checklist for AI Services](https://www.evorix.jp/blog/ai-service-patent-checklist-benrishi).” ### ② Comprehensive Protection for Technology, Design, and Brand We combine patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyrights, and trade secrets to propose protection strategies tailored to your products and services. For example, we design a multi-layered protection strategy for a single product using multiple intellectual property rights—such as “patents for algorithms, industrial designs for user interfaces, trademarks for service names, and copyrights and trade secrets for source code.”You can consult with us through a single point of contact regarding [trademark registration](https://www.evorix.jp/en/trademark-service), [design registration](https://www.evorix.jp/en/design-service), [copyright services](https://www.evorix.jp/en/copyright-service), and [compliance with the Unfair Competition Prevention Act](https://www.evorix.jp/en/unfair-competition). ### ③ Risk Management for Commercialization and Co-creation | FTO Searches, NDAs, and Joint Development The theme of CEATEC is “co-creation.” As joint development and partnerships with other companies progress, issues such as “Are we infringing on another company’s patents?”, “To whom do the inventions created through joint development belong?”, and “What should be protected by an NDA?” become increasingly important.We support decision-making during development and partnerships by conducting prior art searches, freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches, and organizing intellectual property matters related to NDAs and joint development agreements. For details on how to conduct an FTO search, see “What Is an FTO Search[? How to Prevent Patent Infringement and When to Conduct It](https://www.evorix.jp/en/blog/他社の特許を侵害してるかもアプリリリース前にやるべき-侵害予防調査fto-完全ガイド).” ### ④ Filing Strategies for Global Expansion | PCT, Madrid Protocol, Hague Agreement, and Grants CEATEC 2026 will bring together 194 overseas exhibitors from 31 countries and regions. Precisely because this event serves as a venue to meet overseas companies, it is crucial to plan in advance “in which countries, in what order, and at what cost” to file applications.We provide comprehensive support, from utilizing [PCT international patent applications](https://www.evorix.jp/en/pct), [international trademark applications under the Madrid System](https://www.evorix.jp/en/madrid-protocol-trademark), and [international design applications under the Hague System](https://www.evorix.jp/en/hague-design-application), to applying for [foreign filing grants](https://www.evorix.jp/en/inpit-foreign-filing-subsidy). Information on the systems of each country is compiled [on the International IP Hub](https://www.evorix.jp/en/international). ### ⑤ AI Drafting × Patent Attorney Review This service involves a patent attorney reviewing and revising drafts of invention proposals and patent specifications generated by AI to prepare them for filing. We’ve seen a sharp increase in comments such as, “I had the AI write it, but I’m not sure if it’s safe to file it as is.”Even when the structure of an AI-generated draft is sound, it is not uncommon for the scope of the claims to be too narrow, for the draft to fail to meet the requirements for support, or for the distinction from prior art to be inadequately explained. At our booth, we’ll explain—using real-world examples—what to check and how to make corrections. **From Concept to Protection and Commercialization:** EVORIX Intellectual Property Firm supports your business growth every step of the way—from the idea stage through filing and obtaining rights, all the way to commercialization, including licensing and infringement responses. Please [also](https://www.evorix.jp/en/manufacturing) check out [our services for startups](https://www.evorix.jp/en/startup) and [the manufacturing industry](https://www.evorix.jp/en/manufacturing). ## 3. Six Types of Materials You Can Take Home from Our CEATEC 2026 Booth At our booth, we’ll provide the following materials—written by our patent attorneys—free of charge. You can also download them from the official CEATEC exhibitor page. | Document Title | Content / For Those Who... | | --- | --- | | **Japan Patent Application Guidebook 2026** | Application process, fees and reductions, how to pass examination, software/AI patents, case studies of failures, and checklists. This single volume covers a series of deadlines and decisions, such as “filing before publication,” “the three-year period for requesting examination,” and “the 30-day decision on division after examination.” | | **Guidebook to Foreign Trademark Applications 2026** | Comparison of systems in 10 major countries and regions / How to use the Madrid Protocol / Pre-filing checklist / Collection of case studies of failures. Trademarks follow a “first-come, first-served” principle in each country. This guide organizes the key points you need to understand before expanding overseas. | | **The Inner Workings of Tech Company Patents.** | “Patent Grant Patterns” Learned from 20 Registered Patents in SaaS, AI, IoT, Fintech, and Gaming. A collection of real-world examples that analyzes actual registered patents based on three key points: the essence of Claim 1, the rationale for grant, and questions to ask when applying the insights to your own company. | | **IP Checklist for New Products and Services** | Checklist items to protect technology, design, and brand—and prevent imitation and disputes—across three stages: pre-launch, during launch, and post-launch. | | **IP Checklist for Companies Exhibiting at Trade Shows** | Trade shows are places where “technology leaks and imitation” can easily occur. Confirm three key points: filing patent applications in advance of the event, clearing third-party rights, and implementing anti-counterfeiting measures. This is a must-read for all CEATEC exhibitors. | | **EVORIX Brochure** | An overview of our firm’s full range of services, from IT, AI, and software patents to trademarks, industrial designs, and international applications. | ## 4. If you fall into any of the following categories, please be sure to stop by our booth at CEATEC 2026 People often think that intellectual property consultations are something you seek only after deciding to file a patent, but in reality, consulting with us **before making that decision** gives you more options and helps keep costs down. If you fall into any of the following categories, please be sure to stop by our booth. - **Those preparing new businesses or services**: We’ll answer the question, “Can our service be patented?” on the spot by comparing it with examples of registered patents. - **Engineers and product managers developing AI, SaaS, or IoT products**: We’ll help you determine which elements—algorithms, data, or UI—should be protected, using block diagrams to clarify the structure. - **Those considering co-creation or partnerships with other companies at CEATEC**: We’ll explain the IP provisions that should be included in NDAs and joint development agreements, as well as whether an FTO search is necessary. - **For those planning business meetings with international attendees or companies**: We’ll provide country-specific advice on whether you need to file international patent applications or take preemptive trademark measures before your meetings. - **If you’ve drafted a patent application using generative AI**: Bring your draft, and we’ll advise you from a patent attorney’s perspective on what needs to be revised (while ensuring confidentiality). - **For companies exhibiting at CEATEC this year**: Please consult with us regarding intellectual property risks specific to trade shows, such as the relationship between the public disclosure of exhibited technologies and novelty, as well as how to handle imitation and photography during the event. **A Request for Consultations:** Our booth is a high-traffic area. Please refrain from discussing the core of your invention or details of undisclosed technologies during casual conversations at the booth; instead, share this information in a private room or during an online meeting (Chapter 6). Simply discussing undisclosed technology with the general public can affect its novelty. ## 5. What Is CEATEC 2026? | Theme “Transformation” and Event Scale CEATEC was first held in 2000 and evolved as a digital home appliance trade show. In 2016, it declared its shift away from being a “home appliance trade show” and transformed into a comprehensive exhibition of digital innovation centered on “CPS/IoT” and “co-creation,” with the goal of realizing Society 5.0.Since 2024, it has been held jointly with the Japan **Mobility Show** Bizweek, and 2026 marks the second such joint event. The event is organized by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), in collaboration with the Communications and Information Network Association of Japan (CIAJ) and the Software Association of Japan (SAJ). The theme of this 27th edition is **“Transformation—How Companies, Industries, and Society Are Changing.”The event** will go beyond simply serving as a venue for showcasing outstanding technologies and concepts; it will be held as a “platform to enhance the value of transformation and accelerate its implementation in society.” According to the organizers’ announcement (October 6, 2026), the event’s scale is as follows: | Item | CEATEC 2026 | CEATEC 2025 (Actual) | | --- | --- | --- | | Number of Exhibitors | **821 companies and organizations** (including 338 first-time exhibitors; 41% first-time exhibitor rate) | 810 companies and organizations | | Startups and University Research Institutions | **246 companies and organizations** (the highest number since 2014) | 232 companies and organizations | | Overseas exhibitors | **194 companies and organizations from 31 countries and regions** | 156 companies and organizations from 29 countries and regions | | Conferences | 229 sessions (including pitch events, etc.) | ― | | Expected Attendance | Over 110,000 over 4 days | ― | The exhibition area consists of four zones: “General Exhibition,” “X (Transformation) Park,” “Next Generation Park,” and “Global Park.”The number of exhibitors from startups and university research institutions has reached a record high, and the number of international exhibitors has also increased significantly. In short, this year’s CEATEC will **bring together companies with technologies not yet protected by intellectual property rights and international players under one roof**. From an intellectual property perspective, these four days present both opportunities for collaboration and the highest risks of technology leakage and preemptive patent filings. ## 6. CEATEC 2026 Visitor Registration, Access, and Meeting Reservations ### Visitor Registration (Free, Advance Registration Required) Admission is free, but all visitors must register in advance. When you register via the advance visitor registration page on the official CEATEC website, you will receive an admission pass (PDF) or a QR code.You can either print and bring your admission pass or present the QR code at the pickup counter inside the venue to receive your visitor badge. A single registration grants access to all four days of the event, and same-day registration during the event is also available online. Attendance at conferences requires a separate advance reservation in addition to visitor registration. Advance Visitor Registration: [CEATEC 2026 Visitor Registration Page](https://www.ceatec.com/ja/about/registration.html) ### Access - **Train**: A 5-minute walk from “Kaihima-Makuhari Station” on the JR Keiyo Line. A 15-minute bus ride from “Makuhari-Hongo Station” on the JR Sobu Line and Keisei Line. - **Bus**: During the event, temporary direct buses will run from Tokyo Station, Yokohama Station, and other locations. Some express buses from the airport also run directly to “Makuhari Messe Central.” - **By Car**: Approximately 5 minutes from the “Wangan Narashino IC” and “Wangan Chiba IC” on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway, or the “Makuhari IC” on the Keiyo Road. ### Directions to Hall 5, Booth 5H431 The CEATEC 2026 exhibition venue **is** located **in Halls 4–8** of the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall. **The** EVORIX **booth (5H431)** is in the general exhibition area **of Hall** 5, specifically in the section closest to Hall 6 (blocks 5H430–5H440).Since Hall 5 also houses the organizer’s “DX in Daily Life Pavilion” (5H314) and the X Stage, it’s easiest to find us by using X Park and the X Stage as landmarks. [Please check the venue map on the official CEATEC website](https://www.ceatec.com/ja/exhibition/map.html). ### Meeting Reservations (Makuhari Venue / Online) You can book **in-person meetings at the Makuhari venue** or **online meetings** through the official CEATEC exhibitor page. Please use the meeting reservation service if you feel the topic is too complex for a casual conversation at the booth or if you’d like to discuss technologies that haven’t been publicly released yet. Even if you are unable to visit the venue during the event, you can consult with a patent attorney online. Meeting Reservations and Inquiries Official CEATEC Exhibitor Page: [EVORIX Co., Ltd. Exhibitor Details (To book a meeting, click “View Availability”)](https://www.ceatec.com/nj/exhibitor_detail_ja?id=305) Phone: 06-7777-1884 Web: [Contact Form](https://www.evorix.jp/en/inquiry) (Please use this form for consultations before or after the event as well) ## 7. IP Checklist for CEATEC Exhibitors and Visitors | 3 Key Points: Novelty, Clearance, and Countermeasures Against Imitation Finally, to ensure your participation goes beyond mere promotion, we’ve summarized three essential IP basics that everyone exhibiting at or attending CEATEC should know. These points also form the core of the “IP Checklist for Exhibition Exhibitors” distributed by our firm. ### Point 1: Public Disclosure at a Trade Show Constitutes “Loss of Novelty” For patents and designs, “novelty” is a prerequisite for registration. Displaying products at a trade show booth, conducting demonstrations, or distributing brochures—all of these constitute a “publicly known” state under the Patent Act and the Design Act. As a general rule, if you file an application after such disclosure, it will be rejected on the grounds of lack of novelty.Japan does have exceptions to the loss of novelty (Article 30 of the Patent Act and Article 4 of the Design Act), and relief is available if prescribed procedures are followed within one year of disclosure; however, this is strictly a “remedy” and not the standard route.Furthermore, **some countries overseas do not offer similar remedies, or the scope of such remedies is limited**; **consequently**, even if you are granted an exception in Japan, you may still be unable to obtain rights in those countries. **Rule:** File an application for any technology or design to be exhibited before the exhibition takes place. If the invention or design has already been disclosed, file an application accompanied by the procedures for applying the exception provisions as soon as possible, within one year of the disclosure date. Details of these procedures are explained in [“Procedures for Applying the Exception to Loss of Novelty for Inventions” and](https://www.evorix.jp/en/blog/-弁理士が解説-発明の新規性喪失の例外規定の適用を受けるための手続とは公開後でも特許を取る方法と注意点) [“Exception to Loss of Novelty for Designs](https://www.evorix.jp/en/blog/-弁理士が解説-意匠の新規性喪失の例外とは適用手続と令和6年改正を網羅).” ### Point 2: Verify Clearance of Third-Party Rights Trade shows are events attended by intellectual property professionals from competing companies. If an exhibited product infringes on another company’s patents, designs, or trademarks, you may receive a warning during the event or, in the worst-case scenario, be asked to remove the exhibit. At overseas trade shows, there have even been cases where injunctions were enforced on the exhibition floor.We recommend conducting prior art searches and freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches for the products you plan to exhibit, as well as trademark searches for product and service names, before the exhibition. In particular, if you plan to unveil a new service name or brand name for the first time at CEATEC, filing **a trademark application before the unveiling** can reduce the risk of another company filing a prior application. ### Point 3: Measures Against Counterfeiting and Evidence Collection Systems Trade shows are places where technology leaks and imitation can easily occur. Effective operational measures include establishing rules for photography and video recording at your booth, determining in advance the level of technical detail to include in handouts, and signing NDAs with business contacts before proceeding to negotiations.Additionally, in case you spot products similar to your own at other companies’ booths during the event, establishing procedures for photographing, documenting, and obtaining materials will provide valuable evidence for future enforcement of rights or filing objections. More detailed strategies for overseas trade shows are explained in [“Intellectual Property Strategies to Avoid Failure at Hannover Messe](https://www.evorix.jp/en/blog/hannover-messe-ip-strategy).” | Timing | Things to Check | | --- | --- | | **Before the Exhibition** | Filing applications for exhibited technologies and designs / Trademark searches and filings for product and service names / Clearance of third-party rights (FTO search) / Determining the scope of technical information to be included in handouts / Preparing photography guidelines and NDA templates | | **During the Event** | Do not discuss unpublished technologies in casual conversations / Conduct information exchanges with business partners only under an NDA / If you find similar products, photograph them, take notes, and obtain documentation / If you receive a warning, contact your patent attorney immediately | | **After the Event** | If any technology has been disclosed, file a patent application within one year under the exception provisions / Consider filing international applications in countries where business negotiations are progressing (PCT, Madrid Protocol, Hague System) / Confirm the schedule for applying for foreign application subsidies | ## 8. CEATEC 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) We have compiled frequently asked questions regarding visiting CEATEC 2026 and the EVORIX booth. Q. What are the dates and hours for CEATEC 2026? A. The event will be held for four days, from Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to Friday, October 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The venue is Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture (2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City). Q. How much is the admission fee for CEATEC 2026? A. Admission is free. However, since all visitors must register in advance, you’ll need to pre-register on the official CEATEC website. The admission pass or QR code issued after registration grants you access to all four days of the event. Q. Where is the EVORIX (EVORIX Intellectual Property Firm) booth located? A. It is located in the general exhibition area of Hall 5, Booth No. 5H431. Within Hall 5, it is in the section closer to Hall 6. You can check the booth location and schedule a meeting via the exhibitor page on the official CEATEC website. Q. Do I need an appointment for a consultation at the booth? Is there a fee? A. You can consult with us at the booth without an appointment. Consultations are free of charge. For complex topics, such as unannounced technologies, please book a face-to-face meeting at the Makuhari venue or an online meeting via the official CEATEC exhibitor page. Q. If we exhibit a technology at CEATEC, will we lose our right to obtain a patent for it? A. As a general rule, inventions and designs disclosed at a trade show lose their novelty, and subsequent patent applications will be rejected. In Japan, you can be exempted from this loss of novelty by taking the necessary procedures within one year of disclosure; however, some countries overseas do not offer such relief. We recommend filing a patent application before exhibiting. Q. Can I still consult with you if I cannot attend the event in person? A. Yes. You can schedule an online meeting through the official CEATEC exhibitor page. For consultations before or after the event, please use our firm’s contact form or call us at 06-7777-1884. ## Summary EVORIX Intellectual Property Law Firm (EVORIX Co., Ltd.) will be exhibiting at CEATEC 2026, held at Makuhari Messe for four days from Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to Friday, October 16, 2026. Our booth is located in **Hall 5, Booth 5H431** (General Exhibition Area).Under the concept “Turn Your Technology into a Business Strength,” patent attorneys with a deep understanding of technology will directly answer questions from development teams across five key themes: securing rights for cutting-edge technologies; comprehensive protection of technology, design, and brands; risk management for commercialization and co-creation; application strategies for global expansion; and AI-drafted documents reviewed by patent attorneys. With 821 companies and organizations gathering—including a record number of startups and university research institutions—and 194 overseas exhibitors from 31 countries and regions, this year’s CEATEC is not only a venue for co-creation and networking but also, from an intellectual property perspective, four days during which the risks of technology leakage and preemptive patent filings are at their highest.Please be sure to confirm the following three points before exhibiting: filing patent applications prior to the event, clearing third-party rights, and implementing measures against imitation. We look forward to seeing you at the venue. We sincerely look forward to your visit. ### We look forward to seeing you at CEATEC 2026, Hall 5, Booth 5H431 “Can this be patented?” “Are there any issues with other companies’ rights?” “What should I do before expanding overseas?” “I’d like you to review a specification written by AI”—please feel free to ask a patent attorney who understands the technology any questions you may have from the development front lines. If you are unable to attend in person, you can consult with us via an online meeting or through our inquiry form. The initial consultation is free. [CEATEC Official Exhibitor Page (Meeting Reservations)](https://www.ceatec.com/nj/exhibitor_detail_ja?id=305) [Sign Up for a Free Consultation](https://www.evorix.jp/en/inquiry) ## Sources and References This article is based on the following materials (all accessed in October 2026). For each item, we have indicated which part of the text it serves as the basis for. ### Materials from the Organizer and Official Website 1. **CEATEC 2026 Event Overview (CEATEC Secretariat)** / Basis for information on event dates, venue, admission policies, organizers, co-organizers, concurrent events, and event theme (Chapters 1 and 5). [https://www.ceatec.com/ja/about/](https://www.ceatec.com/ja/about/) 2. **Press Release: “CEATEC 2026 Opens October 13 at Makuhari Messe; This Year’s Theme Is ‘Transformation’; 821 Companies and Organizations from Japan and Abroad to Exhibit” (JEITA, October 6, 2026)** /Sources for the number of exhibitors, number of first-time exhibitors, number of startup exhibitors, number of international exhibitors, number of conferences, projected number of visitors, and CEATEC’s history (Chapters 5). [https://www.ceatec.com/ja/news/detail.php?id=26](https://www.ceatec.com/ja/news/detail.php?id=26) 3. **CEATEC 2026 Exhibitor Details: “EVORIX Co., Ltd.” (CEATEC Official Website)** / Source for booth number, exhibition area, highlights, key selling points, handouts, and meeting reservations (Chapters 1–3 and Chapter 6). [https://www.ceatec.com/nj/exhibitor\_detail\_ja?id=305](https://www.ceatec.com/nj/exhibitor_detail_ja?id=305) 4. **CEATEC 2026 Visitor Registration Page (CEATEC Organizing Secretariat)** / Basis for methods of advance registration, admission passes and QR codes, on-site registration, and conference reservations (Chapter 6). [https://www.ceatec.com/ja/about/registration.html](https://www.ceatec.com/ja/about/registration.html) 5. **CEATEC 2026 Venue Map (CEATEC Organizing Secretariat)** / Source for the halls in use (4–8) and the location of Booth 5H431 (Chapter 6, FAQ). [https://www.ceatec.com/ja/exhibition/map.html](https://www.ceatec.com/ja/exhibition/map.html) 6. **CEATEC 2026 Access (CEATEC Organizing Secretariat)** / Basis for information on nearest stations, bus routes, and access by car (Chapter 6). [https://www.ceatec.com/ja/access/](https://www.ceatec.com/ja/access/) ### Laws and Materials from Public Agencies 1. **Patent Act, Articles 29 and 30; Design Act, Articles 3 and 4 (e-Gov Laws Search)** / Basis for the requirement of novelty and the exception to loss of novelty (within one year of publication) (Chapter 7, Point 1). [https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/334AC0000000121](https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/334AC0000000121) 2. **“Guidance for Applicants on Applying for Exceptions to the Loss of Novelty of an Invention” (Japan Patent Office)** / Basis for the procedure for applying for exceptions and the note that relief may not be available in foreign countries (Chapter 7, Point 1). [https://www.jpo.go.jp/system/laws/rule/guideline/patent/hatumei\_reigai.html](https://www.jpo.go.jp/system/laws/rule/guideline/patent/hatumei_reigai.html) \*This article is based on the above materials and was prepared for general informational purposes using information current as of October 2026. The details of CEATEC 2026 and the visitor registration process are subject to change at the discretion of the organizers. 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